What if GTA IV was a gay romantic comedy?

See the trailer for Liberty City Lovers

Words: on October 20, 2008

Here at GamesRadar, we believe in asking, and then answering, the tough questions that no-one else is asking. Take GTA IV, for example. Players and critics alike lauded Rockstar’s hyperviolent ode to the savage desolation of the human soul, the gritty tale of gangster vengeance that unfolds as Niko struggles with his inner demons. Good stuff, for sure – Joseph Conrad couldn’t do better.  But it’s a bit gloomy, don’t you think? What we here in Americuh need is some fanciful, candy-coated escapism to keep our minds off the various crises threatening to engulf us. Why not retread GTA IV as a light-hearted romantic comedy? Maybe with Seth Rogen and Paul Rudd in the leading roles? And while we’re at it, why not give it the Brokeback Mountain treatment? If it worked for Jake and Heath, it should work for Niko and Brucie. We knew that as soon as we proposed such an awesome idea you’d be dying to see it, so we went ahead and cut a trailer for Liberty City Lovers. Now forget about the financial crisis, gas prices, melting icecaps, endless war, freshwater shortages, terrorism (domestic and abroad), health care, unemployment, corporate political influence, stray nukes, et al. and enjoy the show!



Oct 20, 2008 



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  • suzukidude167

    suzukidude167  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    funny stuff, bed thing GENIUS
  • garnsr

    garnsr  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    That heart in the sand must have been hard to make, backing up for one side.
  • MaxPower

    MaxPower  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    Lol just add Bernie and you'd have a 3some since Bernie is already gay.
  • Face0324

    Face0324  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    Gr you guys are crazy very funny
  • RandyChimp

    RandyChimp  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    ....

    that really was terrible. but nice effort!
  • iggzy880

    iggzy880  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    I died a little inside....in a good way due to this
  • GamesRadarJoeMcNeilly

    GamesRadarJoeMcNeilly  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    The PC version ships with an awesome video editor. There will be all kinds of machinima possibilities - maybe we should do Liberty City Lovers as a recurring episodic show? What do you think?
  • Romination

    Romination  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    Things like this make me proud to be a gamer, let me know that life will be ok, and provide answers for the deepest questions life can offer.
  • NelosAngelos

    NelosAngelos  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    Oh god that was funny (and uncomfortable) as hell...I don't feel like taking Brucie to a strip club anymore though...or take him anywhere for that matter.
  • Tochy

    Tochy  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD XD
  • EmoMuffin

    EmoMuffin  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    I thought Liberty City was based on New York though?
  • Y2Ken

    Y2Ken  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    Loved it.
  • iluvmyDS

    iluvmyDS  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    Also, webswinger. Don't be such an asshole, do you have anything nice to say about anything?
  • iluvmyDS

    iluvmyDS  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    This is pretty entertaining, thanks for the combination of man love and Rick Astley.
  • bron1417

    bron1417  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    thats too funny
  • TheWebSwinger

    TheWebSwinger  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    Aside from the few creative heart shapes, this is terrible. Especially the VO.
  • TheSlacker156

    TheSlacker156  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    HA HA HA hA hA. Amazing. Briko is WAY more interesting than Brangelina.
  • lava_lamp

    lava_lamp  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    rockstar games secret gay messege
  • lava_lamp

    lava_lamp  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    first!
    only cuz ppl get mad if i do this he he
  • I-Be-MAD

    I-Be-MAD  - 3 years, 3 months ago  - Report

    Manhugs for all!
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